Pre-Construction Analyst, Solar-BESS

Socket.dev; Scottsdale (AZ); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

generous PTO

medical, dental & vision care

HSAs with company contributions

401(k) with employer match

tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Clearway Energy Group is seeking a Pre-Construction Analyst to support Development, Engineering, and Procurement teams from multiple U.S. offices, including Scottsdale. You’ll review designs, schedules, budgets, and safety plans, and negotiate EPC terms.

3–5 years in renewable energy project work and a bachelor’s degree are preferred. Onsite with travel to multiple sites in the US; hybrid work arrangement. The role reports to the Pre-Construction Director and will coordinate with EPC,

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED is required.
• Renewable energy construction, engineering, or project management experience.
• 3-5 years of experience with Commercial or Utility Solar Energy or Battery projects.
• Experience with EPC Construction Contractors, CM Consulting Firms, or Owner/Developer.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills.
• Willingness to work onsite and travel.

Responsibilities

• Early Design and Site Feasibility: Review site/ designs for feasibility via desktop and site visits.
• Schedule Analysis and Development: Review/ input on project schedules and EPC equipment deliveries.
• Construction Risk: Identify site risks including access, safety, utilities, and environment.
• Project Budget Review: Input on EPC and construction costs and contingencies.
• Safety Planning and Review: Review EPC Site Safety Plans and safety terms.
• EPC Contract Term and Exhibit negotiation: Review terms on Scope, Deliverables, Quality, Milestones.
• Utility Interconnection Support: Track upgrade timelines and coordinate with EPC High Voltage.
• Commissioning Team coordination: Review terms around testing and commissioning.
• Prevailing Wage/Labor: Identify requirements for wage laws and apprenticeship programs.
• Pre-Work Agreement Budget Management: Review PWAs and invoices; manage liens.
• Day-to-Day: Manage multiple projects and communicate status daily.
• Stakeholder Communication: Update teams and leadership on capital spend.

Skills

Solar energy experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Project development

EPC contract understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture

Job description

What The Role Is

Reporting to the Pre-Construction Director, the Pre-Construction Analyst works with the Development, Engineering, and Procurement teams during early-, middle-, and late-stage Development Projects, bringing a Construction perspective. The Pre-Con Analyst will review project studies and designs, engineering-procurement-construction schedules, Owner Furnished Equipment deliveries, construction feasibility and risk, environmental compliance, budgets, safety plans, quality plans, contract terms and exhibits, and project finance requirements. This person will represent the Construction Team until handoff to the Construction Project Manager at Full Notice to Proceed.

This position will be based in the San Francisco, Scottsdale, Denver, or San Diego office.

What You'll Be Doing

• Early Design and Site Feasibility: Review site and early designs for feasibility and efficiency via desktop and site visits. Identify traffic patterns, access, existing topography and soils characteristics, vegetation and trees to remove, potential protected biology and cultural resources, watercourses, wetlands, neighbors, safety and security concerns, and interconnection access.


• Schedule Analysis and Development: Review and provide input on assumed schedule timelines for RFP process, Engineering and Procurement durations, Construction, and Commissioning timelines to Guaranteed Milestones. Work with Procurement group to coordinate Owner Furnished Equipment schedule deliveries with EPC.


• Construction Risk: Evaluate site for risks related to access to Interconnection Facilities, neighbors and context, site access and transportation, vegetation, existing structures to demolish, security and safety requirements, temporary facilities and O&M building location, water availability, geological and hydrological considerations, soil red flags, weather impacts, dust control requirements, Fire Department Requirements, and Labor requirements.


• Project Budget Review: Provide input on Owner’s overall project budget including EPC costs, Owner’s Construction Management costs, Per Diem requirements, and cost of key risks to be incorporated into Contingency.


• Safety Planning and Review: Review potential EPC Site Specific Safety Plan for adherence to Clearway Energy standards. Review and negotiate safety-related terms in EPC contract and Exhibits. Relay final requirements to Clearway Safety and Construction Execution team prior to Full Notice to Proceed.


• EPC Contract Term and Exhibit negotiation: Review, redline, and negotiate EPC Agreement Terms related to Scope of Work, Contractor Deliverable formats, Safety Requirements, Operational Spare Parts, Payment Application-Schedule of Values-Cash flow, Quality Assurance, Liquidated Damages, and Guaranteed Milestone requirements.


• Utility Interconnection Support: Track Utility upgrade timelines to grid synchronization and ensure EPC High Voltage scope is properly coordinated. Act as Liaison to the Construction High Voltage and Commissioning Team before construction.


• Commissioning Team coordination: Understand and review EPC Agreement Terms and Contract Exhibits around un-energized and energized testing, commissioning, and Performance Testing. Act as Liaison to Construction Commissioning Team before construction.


• Prevailing Wage, Labor, and Apprenticeship requirements: Identify requirements for Project Labor Agreements, Prevailing Wage, and Apprenticeship programs. Ensure scope and cost included in EPC contract and relay requirements to Execution team prior to Full Notice to Proceed.


• Pre-Work Agreement Budget Management: Review and craft PWA’s with Procurement Team, review and approve monthly invoices ensuring conformance with pre-construction cash flow schedule, collect and maintain Lien Waivers for Financial Close.


• Day-to-Day: Flexibility required to prioritize and support multiple projects simultaneously to track to EPC readiness at Financial Close. Communicate with Pre-Construction Team daily on project status towards key milestones including RFP release, EPC Contract Execution, and Full Notice to Proceed.


• Stakeholder Communication: Provide project updates to Pre-Construction Team and upstream leadership, participate in Development Monthly Meetings, and support documents requesting capital spend approval.

What You'll Bring

• HS Diploma or GED is required


• Renewable Energy construction, engineering, or project management experience


• 3-5 years of experience with Commercial or Utility Solar Energy or Battery projects.


• Experience working for an EPC Construction Contractor, CM Consulting Firm, Engineering Firm, or Owner/Developer.


• Experience working cross-functionally with complex internal and external teams, building consensus and driving project and corporate initiatives


• Experience working with Utilities, Developers, Engineers, and EPC Contractors.


• Proven experience in project development, design and engineering, and construction with a focus on renewable energy solar and battery projects.


• Knowledge of solar and battery energy systems, development practices, and construction processes.


• Excellent organizational and time-management skills to manage multiple tasks and priorities.


• Proficiency in project management software and tools.


• Strong critical thinking abilities to identify critical risks and fatal flaws.


• Effective communication skills to liaise with diverse teams and stakeholders.


• Willingness to work onsite and travel as required.

What Would Be Nice

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture is preferred.


• Occupational health and safety certifications are a plus.

No visa sponsorship or any kind of sponsorship for employment authorization is available for this role, now or in the future.

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The pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on geographic location, skills, relevant and demonstrated experience, education, training and certifications, and other factors permitted by law. This role is eligible to earn an annual cash bonus, subject to personal and company performance goals.

Salary Range Across all U.S. Locations

$75,000—$120,000 USD

Clearway Energy Group is leading the transition to a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., our portfolio comprises approximately 11.6 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states, including 9.1 GW of wind, solar, and battery energy storage assets, and over 2.5 GW of conventional dispatchable power generation providing critical grid reliability services. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new energy projects for the future, Clearway’s operating fleet generates enough reliable electricity to power more than 3 million homes today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Denver, Houston, Phoenix, Princeton, and San Diego. For more information, visit clearwayenergygroup.com.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Clearway Energy Group’s vision is a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., our portfolio comprises approximately 11.8 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states, including 9.1 GW of wind, solar, and battery energy storage assets, and over 2.8 GW of flexible dispatchable power generation providing critical grid reliability services. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new energy projects for the future, Clearway’s operating fleet generates enough reliable electricity to power more than 2 million homes today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Denver, Houston, Phoenix, Princeton, and San Diego. For more information, visit clearwayenergygroup.com.

Working at Clearway, Hybrid TogetherHere at Clearway, we’re committed to balancing flexibility while fostering strong relationships with our teammates. We do this by prioritizing corporate new hires based near one of our offices in San Francisco, San Diego, Scottsdale, Houston, Denver, & Princeton. Our office-based employees typically work together from fabulous spaces on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday to collaborate & learn, build community, get to know one another, & enjoy company-provided meals & events. Our site-based employees collaborate in-person daily to keep our locations operating safely and efficiently while fostering strong relationships within their local communities. Clearway Energy is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience & expertise. We intentionally foster a culture of inclusion that empowers our employees to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities & protected veterans to join the team. Clearway is a proud promoter of employment opportunities for our Military & Veterans. What We ProvideClearway offers all eligible employees working 20+ hours per week a comprehensive menu of benefits: generous PTO, medical, dental & vision care, HSAs with company contributions, health FSAs, dependent daycare FSAs, commuter benefits, relocation, & a 401(k) plan with employer match, a variety of life & accident insurances, fertility programs, adoption assistance, generous parental leave, tuition reimbursement, & benefits for employees in same-sex marriages, civil unions & domestic partnerships. For more on Clearway benefits, visit our Benefits Website.

Notice to ApplicantsClearway Energy is strongly committed to a philosophy of equal opportunity and fully complies with equal employment laws, ordinances, and regulations for all applicants and employees. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to apply and compete for employment opportunities for which they are qualified. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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